In my last two articles, I’ve focused on tech sector investments. (Specifically, an industry-leading companywhose critical products are driving several huge tech trends, plus a diversified way to play one of today’s fastest-growing industries). Over that time, of course, the stock market has also decided that it’s finally time for a good, old-fashioned bout of volatility. So today – and in the spirit of not panicking – I want to step away from growth-based tech and follow up on Tim Plaehn’s article on Monday by giving you a couple of ways to combat adversity. Investments that will keep passive income rolling in, even when the market takes a dip. Let’s get to it… “Complete Morons” When the S&P 500 closed last Thursday, it officially entered “correction” territory, having dropped by over 10% from its January 26 peak. In the process, five of the S&P’s 11 sectors also dropped by over 10%, as the index lost $2.5 trillion of its value. The culprit? “Complete morons,” according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer. You’ve heard of the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) – which measures the level of fear or complacency in the market, based on short-term S&P 500 options activity. But you may not have heard of the VelocityShares

Crypto is in a tough spot… One of those lousy, unsought, “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” spots. You see, it needs a well-thought-out and fair regulatory regime. And it needs the government to get it right. What Are the Chances? Man, that’s a big ask. It’s like

After topping 10 million barrels per day for the first time since 1970 in November, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said that U.S. crude oil production hit 10.2 million barrels per day in January. That surpassed the previous record (10.04 million barrels) for any month that was set in

Stocks rebounded strongly on Wednesday in the wake of what looked, on the surface, to be a strong Consumer Price Inflation report. In the aftermath of that February jobs report, which showed faster-than-expected wage growth, this looked like it would be a negative. But it wasn’t, as the expiration of

To avoid near term chances of a government shutdown, last week the U.S. Senate and House passed a two-year spending plan, which the President signed. The new plan significantly boosts government spending over the next two years compared to the previously in effect sequestration plan. No matter what your thoughts

Social media giant Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) has been an investor favorite for years due to its exponential growth and dominance within the industry. However, in recent weeks, investors have been spooked by the company’s changing strategy and worries about user numbers. While its true that some big changes are on the horizon,

Editor’s Note: In light of cryptocurrency’s recent pullback, we’re presenting an updated version of an article Adam originally wrote in November of last year. The message is simple: You should buy and hold… even though it can be hard not to panic-sell during sharp corrections like those we’re seeing today. Dear

While the advancement of electric trucks is the headline grabber, the real news in the sector is that the U.S. trucking industry is enjoying a period of prosperity it hasn’t seen in years. Let me explain… As I have written about many times, the U.S. economy has joined with nearly